The Stellantis-FCA Statement of Requirements (SoR) is one of the critical documents considered when an organization presents an offer for new business. This is reflected in the Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR) published on the IATF website.
The Stellantis-FCA Statement of Requirements (SoR) is one of the critical documents considered when an organization presents an offer for new business. This is reflected in the Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR) published on the IATF website.
Documents Referenced in the SoR
1. Basic Requirement Checklist
The first document referenced in the SoR is the Basic Requirement Checklist, corresponding to the following IATF requirements:
- 4.4.1.1 – Conformance of Products and Processes
- 7.1.3.1 – Plant, Facility, and Equipment Planning
Stellantis-FCA regulates the details of applying the Basic Requirement Checklist as a CSR in standards FGP.01 (SoR)and FGP.39.
2. Additional Quality Requirements (AQR)
The second document referred to in the SoR is the Additional Quality Requirements (AQR), which aligns with IATF requirement 8.2.2 – Determining the Requirements for Products and Services.
Further details about the AQR are provided in a separate publication.
Direct-Buy Requirements
Stellantis-FCA also links the SoR to Direct-Buy Requirements, which correspond to IATF requirement 8.4.1.3. These requirements pertain to customer-directed sources (“Direct-Buy”) and encompass all aspects of supplier management, from signing contract agreements to overseeing sub-suppliers during current production.
Key Points About Direct-Buy Requirements:
Development Phase:
- For “Direct-Buy” suppliers, Stellantis-FCA takes responsibility for Advance Quality Planning (AQP), Process Audits, and Production Demonstration Runs (PDR) until Full Approval (FA) of the component.
- The organization should participate in activities at the “Direct-Buy” sub-supplier’s site, unless otherwise agreed upon by the customer.
Current Production:
- The organization is responsible for managing ongoing quality issues with “Direct-Buy” sub-suppliers.
- Collaboration with the client is essential to resolve these topics effectively.
Forever Requirements
The final Stellantis-FCA CSR linked to the SoR refers to Forever Requirements, which correspond to IATF requirement 7.4 (Communication).
Key Aspects of Forever Requirements:
Proactive Quality Management:
- The organization must take a proactive approach to address quality and logistics issues.
- Requests for process, product, or sub-supplier changes must be approved by the customer.
Non-Compliance Consequences:
- Failure to meet Forever Requirements may result in a quality complaint, referenced under the 08018 standard (“Forever Requirement Violation”).
- This could lead to the organization being placed under Quality New Business on Hold status.
Supply Chain Communication:
- Forever Requirements must be communicated across the supply chain, as specified in IATF section 8.4.3.1 (Information for External Suppliers – Supplement).
- The client emphasizes that these requirements should be transferred down the supply chain to the point of manufacture.
Final Thoughts
The Stellantis-FCA Statement of Requirements is a cornerstone document for organizations aiming to collaborate effectively with Stellantis-FCA.
Understanding and adhering to the SoR and its associated requirements—Basic Requirement Checklist, Additional Quality Requirements, Direct-Buy Requirements, and Forever Requirements—are critical for maintaining compliance and fostering successful partnerships.
Download our free ebook “Stellantis-FCA EMEA/LATAM Everything You Need To Know About Cooperation“
